There’s a reason why the Travel Channel named the Groove Cruise the number one place to get your groove on in the world, because it is.
I should know. I was one of the lucky passengers, along with my man & 2000+ other passengers from LA, Miami & around the world, who set sail from Long Beach on September 27 & went on Groove Cruise LA's unforgettable maiden 3 day epic voyage to from Long Beach to Catalina & Ensenada. Normally, what happens on Groove Cruise stays on Groove Cruise. However, since we were lucky enough to be invited to the party, here's your exclusive behind the scenes Splash Magazine look at what went down on GrooveCruise LA, through the eyes & ears of my man & I. My guy is a hard core trance music fan, while I was happy to be invited to the party, there for the experience. Both of us, however, were equally excited about Groove Cruise's main headliners, DJ Masters Markus Schulz & Morgan Page. They did not disappoint & both went above & beyond all expectations. See & hear for yourself. We not only got to hear some of their best performances yet, but also had a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet & interact with these worldwide DJ legends.
Miriam Bolber, Markus Schulz, Damien Silberman
DJ Morgan Page
DJ Morgan Page performing at Papas & Beers on Ensenada
Here's how the 72 non stop music adventure played out on Groove Cruise LA 2013. A picture & video are worth a thousand words. Through the eyes of our lens onboard the Groove Cruise, I'll let the following tell the story.
Day 1 - September 27 - Long Beach to Catalina
All aboard. Headliner: Markus Schulz Theme: Tutus & Ties
Groove Cruise 2013 LA sailed away on the Carnival Inspiration
Groove Cruise set sail from the Long Beach Port next to the Queen Mary
LA Riots perform on board the Inspiration en route to Catalina
Damien Silberman, Miriam Bolber - The 72 hour non-stop music adventure begins
Gina Elias & Mario Moreno
Tutu Theme Night
The EC Twins performing poolside
DJ Richard Benyon
Tie Theme Night - Mario Moreno & Rodney Ross
Tutu Night
The massive 855 foot Carnival Inspiration's 7 Floor Atrium
DJ Kristina Sky
Groove Cruise's Main Headliner, Markus Schulz, whose 4 hour set began at 2:30 am! Best set ever! The longest set played out at Sea, which was streamed live for Markus's Global DJ Broadcast
DJ Markus Schulz
DJ Marcus Schulz performing the longest DJ set at Sea
Eric Kosa & Arthur Jaworski
Tie Night
After Markus Schulz's 4 hour set, he did a meet & greet with fans.
DJ Master Markus Schulz
Day 2 - September 28 - Catalina- Private Groove Cruise Beach Party Presented by Dirty Dutch, featuring Chuckie at Descano Beach
Dirty Dutch presents Chuckie
Day 2-Groove Cruise Island Party on Descano Beach
Catalina
Groove Cruise's very own Carnival Inspiration
Day 2-Groove Cruise Island Party on Descano Beach
Theme of the day Cowgirl
Mario & Gina in Cowgirl attire
DJ Ahlex Diego
DJ Ahlex Diego, George Salas, Damien Silberman
Back on the Inspiration, it was time for more DJ action. In addition to the main headliners, Groove Cruise had an astonishing 50 DJ's onboard performing on 9 stages.
DJ Ahlex performing onboard at the Silent Room
2013 Groove Cruise LA Line-Up
Mario, Marquez, Mir, Dame
Day 3 - Ensenada - DJ Morgan Page! Morgan Page performed on land at the new, awesome venue Papas & Beers. Theme: Mexican Fiesta
Day 3 - Ensenada!
Papas & Beers in Ensenada
DJ Morgan Page performing on land at Papas & Beers
Ashleigh Carter, Dana Cohen, Sarah Garrido
Tony Mendez & DJ Fonz66
Lovely Gina in her Mexican theme attire
Ashleigh Carter, Sarah Garrido, Dana Cohen
Mario of Ensenada who made awesome custom bracelets
Awesome margaritas served up at Papas & Beers
Day 3 - Part 2 - Ensenda back to LA - No rest for the weary, we learn who the surprise guest is when we return to the ship. None other than DJ Markus Schulz who is back for yet another amazing set at sea!
Markus Schulz performing his 2nd surprise set onboard the Groove Cruise
Groove Cruise would not be possible had it not been for the amazing team at Whet Travel, led by its founder Jason Beukema & Dana Cohen of Dana Cohen PR, working non stop behind the scenes to make sure everything went smoothly & who were responsible for getting such amazing DJ's as part of Groove Cruise's line-up.
Groove Cruise LA Dream Team - Jason Beukema, Founder of Whet Travel & Creator of Groove Cruise & Dana Cohen of Dana Cohen PR, who ran the event
Groove Cruise is not just about having fun. Groove Cruise gives back. A portion of this year's proceeds, through the Whet Foundation, went to deserving children in Ensenada.
A portion of the proceeds from every Groove Gruise are given to children in need
Whet Magazine
Groove Cruise actually began in 2004 with only a group of 125 friends. It's now so huge there is a waiting list. There are 3 Groove Cruises a year. They say unless you actually go on Groove Cruise, you'll never know. We've given you a sneak peak, but to experience the next next Groove Cruise yourself, sign up at Groove Cruise's website.
